June 1-Vicki Marsha Road Show-2:30-5:00 June 1-Sports Awards 6:30 PM June 3-8th Grade Graduation-4:00 PM June 7-Last Day of School- Minimum Day August 19 and 22-Family Classroom Visits August 28 (Tues.)-First Day of School for 2018-2019!

School Bulletin #36 May 29, 2018

The end of the year is fast-approaching and I believe our Parent Teacher League deserves a round of applause for the wonderful support they’ve given the school this year as well as the fun events they put on for the students. Here’s a recap:

Bethany Bears Beach Bonfire *Jog-a-thon Pumpkin Patch/Kinderfier Christmas Store *Sees Candy Sales Grandfriends Day Project Shepherd Food Drive *Golf Ball Drop Tech Savvy Parent Info Night Teacher Appreciation Week Bethany Block Party *These events helped to fund

transportation to camps, library books, Author Day, assemblies, Honor Roll/Principal’s List certificates, teacher discretionary funds for classrooms, child development pamphlets, an online encyclopedia subscription and so much more!

Are you interested in getting more

involved in this fun group? The PTL has volunteer opportunities that range from board positions (that means a once-a-month meeting) to helping out with specific events (a once-a-year commitment.)

We’d love to put your talents and energy to use on behalf of our school! Please contact me and I can help you find a way to “plug in” to this great group of parents.

Blessed to be at Bethany, Dr. Fink

Bear Facts The Weekly Newsletter of Bethany Lutheran School

Long Beach, CA www.bethanylutheran.org

Communication+Responsibility+Organization+Service+Sharing

+Chapel Leaders+ May 30-Mrs. Dahlin June 7 (Thurs.)-Pastor K.

Chapel is at 9:00 in the church.

Parents, you are always welcome to join us!

Vicki Marsha Uniform Sale

10% off uniform prices!!!!!!

Here at Bethany June 1, 2:30-5:00

Are you ready to go back in time to the ancient city of Rome?

Join us for Vacation Bible School

2018 the week of June 18-22. This year our VBS program is a family program that will take place in the evening from 5:30-7:30PM. Dinner will be served each evening from 5:00-5:30PM.

This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Rome! Paul and the Underground Church. Your family won't just hear about Paul; they will feel like they have stepped into Bible history to visit him and see some of the trials and challenges of the New Testament Church. Your family will learn about God's love and how it is a beautiful and free gift that changes us, saves us, and always goes with us. Join us as we take a step back in time and experience the life-giving love of God! While we strongly encourage families to attend together, it is our goal to have at least one grown up (parent, grandparent or guardian) with children at all times at Rome VBS.

See the VBS info attached to today’s Bear Facts. Hope to see you there! Did you know that

Bethany sponsors mission trips to India? Would you like to support these trips? Consider joining us on Thursday, August 2, at the Long Beach Playhouse for My Fair Lady. 6:00 PM for wine and cheese reception. Curtain 7:30 PM. Tickets $30 will be on Sale in Friendship Square Sundays June 3 & 10 and July 15, 22 & 29. Tickets also on sale Sundays at SCRIP table and at SCRIP counter in School Office during the week. Bring the whole family for fun, fellowship, door prizes, and the beautiful music of My Fair Lady. All proceeds benefit Mission India.

Vicki Marsha Uniforms will be on our campus June 1 taking orders for school uniforms and PE clothes. We have Vicki Marsha Scrip in $20 increments with a 6% rebate for you to use at the uniform sale, at the Vicki Marsha location in Huntington Beach, and for mail or telephone orders. Graduations, weddings and Father’s Day are all good opportunities to purchase Scrip/gift cards and increase your rebate for next year. Favorite Scrip/gift cards for graduates are Amazon.com, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Starbucks, Target and Visa. Brides and grooms register at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s or Target. You can shop from their registry with the gift cards, or give them the gift cards and let them choose their gift. Remember Dad with gift cards to his favorite restaurant, movie theater, or sporting goods store. Sign up for ShopwithScrip.com so you can buy Scrip all Summer from home or on the go. Once you register and enroll in PrestoPay, the Shop with Scrip online payment method, you will pay for your orders through electronic funds transfer and have your Scrip eCards in minutes. The Bethany Lutheran Enrollment Code is: 1BL8EE69719L. If you would like to purchase traditional plastic gift cards, Scrip/gift cards will be sold in the school office every week day 9 AM-3 PM, except July 4. Scrip/gift cards will also be sold every Sunday morning in Friendship Square, 9-11. Thank your child’s teacher at the end of the school year with a gift card for their favorite place to eat or shop. We have Teacher Wish Lists in the school office to help you choose.

The FISHin’ Hole Opportunities to Serve Did you help out at the Bethany Block Party? Don’t forget to log your FISH hours (you can use a form, the website or the Bethany app!) so we can give you credit!

SAVE THE DATE Our annual RAISE A GLASS event is planned for Saturday, September 29, 2018! We will be back at the Gaslamp with an exciting array of auction items in this larger space that allows for more "Friends of Student Success" and more to come! RAISE A GLASS is a unique annual Bethany fund raising event and is the major means to support our Student Success Program! Please add this date to your calendar and consider inviting other friends and family to help celebrate and support SSP! For information about SSP, please contact Mrs. Jill Moorman at jmoorman@bethanylutheran.org. See you there!

Did you know you can pre-order next year’s school

supplies??

We’re partnering with ClassBundl Supplies again this year to keep your back-to-school shopping simple and rewarding.

Order your child’s entire school supply list in one pre-bundled order at ClassBundl.com!

Ordering is easy:

1. Search for Bethany Lutheran School at ClassBundl.com/Order

2. Select your pre-bundled supplies.

3. Place your order!

This year our teachers are

choosing students to receive monthly awards for varying reasons. Here are May’s monthly award winners:

Kindergarten, for joyful enthusiasm:

Elizabeth Albers

First Grade, for being imaginative: Demiana Williams

Second Grade, for being a role model:

Trevor Torres

Third Grade, for impressive improvement:

Kaylee Cuizon

Fourth Grade, for impressive improvement: Isaac Attia

Fifth Grade, for being a dedicated

student, Isaac Brooks

6th, 7th & 8th Grades for being

hard workers: Emma Olsen Alyssa Lange

Hannah Salvador

Monthly awards will be given out at the end of chapel on Wednesday.

Thanks to everyone who sent in Box Tops this school year! If you have any that will be expiring before next fall, please send them to the school office by June 1. Have a happy and safe summer!

Bethany Lutheran School

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Bible experience! This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Rome! Paul and the Underground Church. Your family won't just hear about

Paul; they will feel like they have stepped into Bible history to visit him and see some of the trials and challenges of the New Testament Church. Your family will learn about God's love and how it is a beautiful and free gift that changes us, saves us,

and always goes with us. Join us as we take a step back in time and experience the life-giving love of God!

VBS FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM Important: One form per FAMILY. Copies may be made of this form if needed.

*Please Print Clearly

Family’s Last Name ___________________________________________________

Parent(s) First Name(s): _____________________________ _____________________________

Child’s Name: Grade for next year: Date of Birth: Baptized?

____________________________ _____ _____/_____/_____ Yes / No

____________________________ _____ _____/_____/_____ Yes / No

____________________________ _____ _____/_____/_____ Yes / No

____________________________ _____ _____/_____/_____ Yes / No

____________________________ _____ _____/_____/_____ Yes / No

Church Our Family Attends: _______________________________________ Members of that Church? Yes / No

Additional Information *Use back of form, if more room needed: *Any Food Allergies: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

*Any Medical Concern: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Family Contact Information: Street Address ___________________________________________________

City _____________________________ Zip ________________

Home Phone (______)_______________________ Cell phone (______)_____________________ Text? Yes / No

E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________

In Case of Emergency:

Contact Person: _____________________________ Relationship to Family: _____________________________

Emergency Contact’s Phone: (_______)_______________________

2018

Vacation Bible School

June 18-22 5:30-7:30PM

*Dinner served from 5:00-5:30 PM

*Walk-up Registration will be open

on Monday (6/18) only.

BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOLS Vicki Marsha Uniforms

5292 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649(714) 895-6371 • contact@vickimarsha.com

vickimarsha.com

GIRLS UNIFORMSPOLO SHIRTS

Performance: SS Girls Mesh: SS Classic Mesh: SSWhite, Navy or Red

Navy

YXS - YXL $25.00 G2XS - GXL $19.00 Y2XS - YXL $18.00AS - AXL $27.00 JS - JXL $21.00 AS - AXL $20.00A2XL - A3XL $29.00 J2XL - J3XL $23.00 A2XL - A3XL $22.00

BLOUSES JUMPERS Kindergarten- 4th Grade SKIRTSRound Collar: SS Bib Top with Flat Flat Center PleatWhite Center Pleat Skirt Plaid 8B (193)

Plaid 8B (193)

2 - 6 $43.003 - 6 $14.00 7 - 14 $45.00 4 - 10 Child's $38.007 - 16 $15.00 6X - 14X $47.00 4 - 20 $41.00AXS - AXL $16.00 6XX - 14XX $53.00 31 - 40 $44.00A2XL - A3XL $17.00 $65.00 $55.00

SHORTS *Shorts Must be Fingertip Length SKORTSLycra Modesty Bicycle Solid JaneNavy or Red Black Navy or Khaki

2 - 5 Girls $27.006 - 18 Girls $29.006 - 18 Half $31.00

YXS - YL $11.00 YXS - YXL $11.00 3 - 5 Junior $33.00AS - AXL $14.00 JS - JXL $14.00 $55.00

*Flat Front *Bermuda Lil' Kids Pull-OnNavy or Khaki Navy, Khaki or Black Navy, Khaki or Black

*Black Only*3 - 6 Regular $22.00*7 - 8 Regular $24.00

3 - 6 Regular $22.00 *7 - 16 Slim $24.007 - 16 Reg/Slim $24.00 10 - 16 Regular $24.006 - 18 Half $28.00 *6 - 18 Half $28.003 - 25 Junior $28.00 3 - 25 Junior $28.00 2 - 6 Regular $15.00

SLACKSFlat Front SlenderNavy, Khaki or Black Navy or Khaki Navy, Khaki or Black

3 - 6 Regular $24.007 - 16 Reg/Slim $26.006 - 18 Half $30.00 10 - 16 Regular $26.003 - 25 Junior $30.00 3 - 25 Junior $30.00 2 - 6 Regular $17.00

Tailor Made (No Return/Exchange)

with Embroidered Logo White, Navy or Red

Wednesday Chapel Shirt

Must be fingertip length.

Worn with JumperMust be fingertip length.

XXX Sizes/Tailor Made (No Return/Exchange)

Worn Under Worn Under

Must be fingertip length.

Jumpers & Skirts Jumpers & Skirts

Tailor Made (No Return/Exchange)

Not Available in Black

Lil' Kids Pull-On

Not Available in Black

2018 - 2019

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BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOLS Vicki Marsha Uniforms

5292 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649(714) 895-6371 • contact@vickimarsha.com

vickimarsha.com

2018 - 2019GIRLS UNIFORMSHAIR BOBBLES

Bows: Basic Headbands ScrunchiesPinwheel, Streamer, Fabric, Padded, FabricRosette or Pigtail or Fabric BowPlaids/Solids $6.00Ribbon ClipSolids Only $3.00 Plaids/Solids $8.00 Plaids/Solids $5.00

SOCKS BELTSCable Knee Hi Crew: 3 Pack Adjustable ElasticWhite Only White Only

Navy, Khaki or BlackS - XL $4.00 One Size $7.00Flat Knee Hi 1¼" LeatherWhite Only Navy or BlackS - XL $5.00 S - L $8.00 20 - 44 $11.00

EXTRASDoll Clothing: Jumper Bear Jumper Tote Bag

Plaid 8B (193)Plaid 8B (193) Navy18" Amer Girl $27.00 One Size $20.00 One Size $24.00

BOYS UNIFORMSPOLO SHIRTS SHORTS

Performance: SS Classic Mesh: SS Flat FrontWhite, Navy or Red Navy, Khaki or Black

Navy 3 - 7 Regular $22.008 - 16 Reg/Slim $24.00

YXS - YXL $25.00 Y2XS - YXL $18.00 25 - 38 Husky $28.00AS - AXL $27.00 AS - AXL $20.00 28 - 29 Prep $28.00A2XL - A3XL $29.00 A2XL - A3XL $22.00 30 - 38 Mens $28.00

PANTS Prep & Mens Size Pants: Inseams available in 30", 32" or Unhemmed (37") 40 - 50 Mens $32.00Flat Front Lil' Kids Pull-OnNavy, Khaki or Black Navy, Khaki or Black Navy, Khaki or Black3 - 7 Regular $24.008 - 16 Reg/Slim $26.0025 - 38 Husky $30.0027 - 29 Prep $30.0030 - 38 Mens $30.0040 - 50 Mens $34.00 2 - 6 Regular $17.00 2 - 6 Regular $15.00

BELTS SOCKSAdjustable Elastic 1¼" Leather Crew: 3 Pack

Navy or Black White or NavyNavy, Khaki or BlackOne Size $7.00 20 - 44 $11.00 S - L $8.00

with Magnetic Buckle

with Magnetic Buckle

with Embroidered Logo

with Blouse & Headband Fits Most Build-A-Bears

Wednesday Chapel Shirt

Lil' Kids Pull-On

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BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOLS Vicki Marsha Uniforms

5292 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649(714) 895-6371 • contact@vickimarsha.com

vickimarsha.com

2018 - 2019

GIRLS & BOYS UNIFORMSPE UNIFORMS Required: 6th-8th Grade

Solid T-Shirt with Nylon Mesh ShortsLarge Spirit Logo with Bear Paw LogoGold NavyYXS - YXL $12.00 Y2XS - YXL $14.00AS - AXL $13.00 AS - AXL $17.00A2XL - A3XL $14.00 A2XL - A3XL $20.00

SWEATSHIRTSCrew Neck with Hooded Zip FrontEmbroidered Logo Embroidered Logo Embroidered LogoNavy Navy Navy

Toddler S - L $22.00 Toddler L $27.00 Toddler L $29.00YS - YXL $25.00 YS - YXL $30.00 YS - YXL $32.00AS - AXL $28.00 AS - AXL $33.00 AS - AXL $35.00A2XL - A3XL $31.00 A2XL $34.00 A2XL $38.00

SWEATERS All Sweaters have Embroidered Logo Added as Ordered.

Embroidered Logo Embroidered Logo Embroidered LogoNavy Navy NavyY2XS - YXL $35.00 Y2XS - YXL $31.00 Y2XS - YXL $27.00AS - AXL $39.00 AS - AXL $35.00 AS - AXL $31.00A2XL - A3XL $43.00 A2XL - A3XL $39.00 A2XL - A3XL $35.00

JACKETSHooded with Polar Fleece withEmbroidered Logo Embroidered Logo Embroidered LogoNavy Navy NavyToddler 4 - 6 $45.00YS - YXL $49.00 Y2XS - YXL $35.00 YXS - YL $28.00AS - AXL $55.00 AS - AXL $41.00 AS - AXL $30.00A2XL - A3XL $61.00 A2XL $43.00 A2XL - A3XL $32.00

MONOGRAMMING BACKPACKS EXTRASName Embroidery JansportChoice of Asst Colors

Initials or Last Name 15 Labels $7.00Half Pint $26.00Super Break $37.00Digi Break $42.00

Per Item $10.00 Big Student $47.00 4 Patches $4.00

First Initial & Last Name,

V-Neck Pullover with Vest with

Monogram First Names Navy, Khaki or Black

SWEATSHIRT & SWEATPANTSSIZING KEY FOR TODDLERS

Toddler Small S(4) = Youth 3X-Small

Toddler Large L(7) = Youth X-Small

Hooded Pullover

Coaches with

Garment LabelsIncludes Marking Pen

It's VMU Policy not to Mending Patches

Toddler Medium M(5-6) = Youth 2X-Small

Students may also purchase red sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets WITHOUT Logos.

Cardigan with

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CREATED IN HIS IMAGE:

Teens and Body Image

RESOURCES FOR CHRISTIAN PARENTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Parent Pages

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

Parent Pages • Vol. 17 No. 9 • May 2018 1

It is not big news that teenagers can be preoccupied with their bodies. In my day, adolescents spent time looking in the mirror. Now, teens create

a permanent record by posting selfies on social media. Given that teenagers are in the midst of dramatic change, this preoccupation is not a surprise. Young people are looking for anticipated body changes, are adjusting to new appearances and are comparing themselves to unrealistic media standards.

Body image is an individual’s assessment of personal appearance. Body image is a strong predictor of global self-esteem; an adolescent who feels good about the way he or she looks also feels good about other abilities. Puberty is not only a time for changes in the body but it is also a time for changes in the brain. Young children are not as good at abstract thinking and are not as concerned about what others think about them. Adolescents, on the other hand, have become very good at this, but do not yet have the experience of adults to put a good perspective on that judgement. It is a challenging time of life.

A positive body image includes an accurate perception of the body along with acceptance. Such a teen will spend a reasonable amount of time focusing on healthy eating and exercise. This is a youth who feels both comfortable and confident. A negative body image results in a distorted perception of body size and shape. These adolescents are convinced of their unattractiveness and see it as a personal failing, experiencing anxiety and shame.

While all teens experience some episodes of negative body image, it becomes a concern when body image is consistently and persistently negative. Negative body image can be a forerunner to an eating or exercise disorder. While most victims of eating disorders are female, males are also known to suffer. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are commonly known eating disorders. Anorexic patients have a distorted body image and feel they need to drastically restrict calories to compensate. Those with Bulimia will binge eat and then try to rid themselves of food through vomiting or the use of laxatives. Both disorders are dangerous and require urgent and sometimes extensive medical care. Muscle

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For Further StudyUse this eating disorders screening tool to begin a conversation with your adolescent: nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool. Remember that while a screening tool can indicate a need for further care, it cannot guarantee that all is well. Do not hesitate to seek medical attention if you suspect a problem.

dysmorphia is a lesser known body image disorder that typically affects boys. It causes teens to over exercise in order to increase muscle mass.

Helping children to develop a healthy body image begins much earlier than the teenage years. Research indicates that a cohesive family setting will positively impact self-esteem. Children do not need a perfect family, but they do need a family that spends time together, shares values, establishes healthy eating and exercise routines and supports each other. Strong families spend time in discussion, show affection, give help and monitor freedom and limits as children mature. A stable family gives a strong foundation that makes other problems less likely to happen, or at least more likely to be caught early.

Suggestions for navigating through the rough waters of adolescent body image formation focus on perspective, which is what is lacking in the developing adolescent brain. It is important to address negative self-talk. While teens can make it sound as if they are joking when they criticize their bodies, such talk can grow when repeated mentally. Instead of simply trying to stop such behavior, take time to talk with your teen about the “why” behind the words. Listen with patience and encourage perspective taking.

Redirect negative talk toward a focus on the positive. Your teen will need much assurance that this time of change is temporary and encouragement that uniqueness is to be cherished. Adolescents are susceptible to exposure to phony perfection in the media, so effort needs to be put into helping them see and appreciate the real people around them.

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Gen. 1:27).

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As Christian parents we have another tool. Young people who fall victim to eating disorders tend to be perfectionists. They are practicing control over a body that is changing on them. We have the blessing of teaching our children that God is in control. Our trust is in Him and not in extreme diets or exercise. God created us and loves us.